Auburn Alehouse Craft Brewery & Restaurant Brian and Lisa Ford opened this spot in 2007 in the iconic Shanghai Restaurant, embracing the building’s character and colorful history in the heart of historic Auburn. While enjoying their full gastro menu, patrons often can see Brian and his brewers making world-class beer in small batches, using only the finest malted barley and American-grown hops. With a collection of prestigious awards hanging on the wall, it’s easy to see why the Sac Beesays Auburn Alehouse is one of the region’s premier craft breweries. When possible, it sources fresh ingredients from local, organic farms. Its signature dishes include smoked pulled pork and ribs, fried pickles, and the famous cheese loaf. The great outdoor patio also is dog friendly. Open 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Mon. – Thurs., 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Sun. 289 Washington St.; 530-885-2537; Auburnalehouse.com; Find Auburn Alehouse Craft Brewery & Restaurant on Facebook.

Mt. Vernon Winery This large and award-winning Placer County winery features a wide variety of handcrafted wines, which guests can sample in a tasting room occupying a beautifully restored 1950s milk house. As you sip and savor a large assortment of wines or even enjoy a picnic, take in spectacular views of tranquil gardens filled with hummingbird feeders and fragrant roses as well as lush vineyards. Make a date for one of Mt. Vernon’s lavish Wine Cave Dinners, featuring a candlelit, multi-course dinner prepared by the winery’s premier chef. Open 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Thurs. – Sun. 10850 Mt. Vernon Road; 530-823-1111; Mtvernonwinery.com; Find Mt. Vernon Winery on Facebook.

Viña Castellano Vineyards On eight acres of pristine Sierra Foothills vineyards, surrounded by pastoral views of rolling hills and horse ranches, Viña Castellano uses Old World tradition and cutting-edge technology to produce a wide variety of Mediterranean wines, including award-winning Spanish varietals, all made 100 percent with its own grapes. Guests are welcome to sample wines in the Stone Barrel Cave and Tasting Room, bring food to enjoy in the vineyards’ picnic area, or reserve the cave in advance for a tasting and tapas pairing. Open noon – 5 p.m. Thurs. – Sun. 4590 Bell Road; 530-889-2855; Vinacastellano.com; Find Viña Castellano on Facebook.

Nugget Markets Family owned and operated since 1926, Nugget Markets is dedicated to providing guests with an extraordinary grocery experience, featuring organic, local, gluten-free, non-GMO, vegetarian, vegan, raw, dairy-free, fair-trade, low-sodium, sugar-free, imported, and heart-healthy options and a wide variety of fresh produce in the store and at the deli. Let Nugget do the cooking. At each of its 12 locations, a professional chef prepares an assortment of delicious foods, from sandwiches and soups to warm, ready-to-eat entrées and a wide array of side dishes. Open 6 a.m. – 11 p.m. daily. 4500 Post St.; 916-933-1433; Nuggetmarket.com; Find Nugget Markets on Facebook.

ELK GROVE

Nugget Markets Family owned and operated since 1926, Nugget Markets is dedicated to providing guests with an extraordinary grocery experience, featuring organic, local, gluten-free, non-GMO, vegetarian, vegan, raw, dairy-free, fair-trade, low-sodium, sugar-free, imported, and heart-healthy options and a wide variety of fresh produce in the store and at the deli. Let Nugget do the cooking. At each of its 12 locations, a professional chef prepares an assortment of delicious foods, from sandwiches and soups to warm, ready-to-eat entrées and a wide array of side dishes. Open 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. daily. 7171 Elk Grove Blvd.; 916-226-2626; Nuggetmarket.com; Find Nugget Markets on Facebook.

Secret Ravine Vineyard & Winery Tucked away in the relaxing countryside, this Placer County winery employs sustainable viticulture practices to maximize the full character and flavor of the grapes from this region. The results have earned Secret Ravine four awards in the 2018 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. Sample a wide variety of reds, whites, and a rosé, and feel free to bring a lunch to enjoy in the shaded picnic area. Open noon – 5 p.m. Fri. – Sun. 4390 Gold Trail Way; 916-652-6015; Secretravine.com; Find Secret Ravine Vineyard & Winery on Facebook.

NEVADA CITY

Three Forks Bakery & Brewing Co. This small-town restaurant offers tasty, made-from-scratch food created with the highest quality, local, organic ingredients. You’ll find wood-fired pizza, craft beer brewed on site, regional wines, hard cider, artisan breads and baked goods, soups, salads, sandwiches, fresh drinks, loose leaf tea, and espresso. The menu changes each week based on what is available locally and in each season. Its owners aim to take care of the place they call home by being light on the land, keeping money in the local economy, and treating customers and community members with care and respect. Open 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. Mon. – Thurs., 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. Fri., 8 a.m. – 11 p.m. Sat., 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. Sun. 211 Commercial St.; 530-470-8333; Threeforksnc.com; Find Three Forks Bakery & Brewing Co. on Facebook.

NEWCASTLE

Hillenbrand Farmhaus Brewery Patric Hillenbrand turned his beautiful 13-acre farm where livestock still roam into a brewery and tasting room in 2016, and the results are delicious. You’ll find handcrafted brews flavored with fruits and honey harvested on site. Stop by for a pint or enjoy a flight, along with bites from one of the food trucks that frequently roll up. Open 1 – 8 p.m. Fri. – Sat., 1 – 6 p.m. Sun. 5100 Virginiatown Road; Hillenbrandbrewery.com; Find Hillenbrand Farmhaus Brewery on Facebook.

Cante Ao Vinho With the name that means “sing to the wine” in Portuguese, this winery on the Placer County Wine Trail in Rocklin is run by the Farinha family, who has been making wine in the Old World style for more than 40 years. You’ll find Portuguese, Spanish, French, and Italian varietals in the Tasting Room and Wine Bar. After tasting hours conclude, stick around for a bottle or glass to enjoy with local food and live music. Wine tasting hours 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Fri. – Sun. Wine bar hours 4 – 8 p.m. Wed. – Thurs., 5 – 9 p.m. Fri. – Sat. 5250 Front St.; 530-632-8058; Canteaovinho.com; Find Cante Ao Vinho on Facebook.

ROSEVILLE

Nugget Markets Family owned and operated since 1926, Nugget Markets is dedicated to providing guests with an extraordinary grocery experience, featuring organic, local, gluten-free, non-GMO, vegetarian, vegan, raw, dairy-free, fair-trade, low-sodium, sugar-free, imported, and heart-healthy options and a wide variety of fresh produce in the store and at the deli. Let Nugget do the cooking. At each of its 12 locations, a professional chef prepares an assortment of delicious foods, from sandwiches and soups to warm, ready-to-eat entrées and a wide array of side dishes. Open 6 a.m. – 11 p.m. daily. 771 Pleasant Grove Blvd.; 916-746-7799; Nuggetmarket.com; Find Nugget Markets on Facebook.

SACRAMENTO

Nugget Markets Family owned and operated since 1926, Nugget Markets is dedicated to providing guests with an extraordinary grocery experience, featuring organic, local, gluten-free, non-GMO, vegetarian, vegan, raw, dairy-free, fair-trade, low-sodium, sugar-free, imported, and heart-healthy options and a wide variety of fresh produce in the store and at the deli. Let Nugget do the cooking. At each of its 12 locations, a professional chef prepares an assortment of delicious foods, from sandwiches and soups to warm, ready-to-eat entrées and a wide array of side dishes. Open 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. daily. 1040 Florin Road; 916-395-2875; Nuggetmarket.com; Find Nugget Markets on Facebook.

Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op Situated in the heart of downtown Sacramento, the co-op opened its doors in 1972, and though the business has changed and evolved considerably since then — including a grocery store, cooking school, community learning center, and deli — its core goals have remained the same: Operate as a sustainable business that respects the natural environment, provide healthful products and information about healthy choices, conduct business ethically, and be owned and run by and for its members. At the deli, you’ll find seasonal, local, certified-organic foods that are wholesome, delicious, and freshly made daily in the kitchen. The co-op can accommodate a wide variety of dietary preferences, and the menu changes with the seasons. Choose from an organic salad bar, a hot buffet that changes daily, fresh salads, fair-trade organic coffee, and more. Open 6 a.m. – 11 p.m. daily. 2820 R St.; 916-455-2667; Sacfood.coop; Find Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op on Facebook.

Nugget Markets Family owned and operated since 1926, Nugget Markets is dedicated to providing guests with an extraordinary grocery experience, featuring organic, local, gluten-free, non-GMO, vegetarian, vegan, raw, dairy-free, fair-trade, low-sodium, sugar-free, imported, and heart-healthy options and a wide variety of fresh produce in the store and at the deli. Let Nugget do the cooking. At each of its 12 locations, a professional chef prepares an assortment of delicious foods, from sandwiches and soups to warm, ready-to-eat entrées and a wide array of side dishes. Open 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. daily. 130 Browns Valley Pkwy.; 707-469-6900; Nuggetmarket.com; Find Nugget Markets on Facebook.

WEST SACRAMENTO

Nugget Markets Family owned and operated since 1926, Nugget Markets is dedicated to providing guests with an extraordinary grocery experience, featuring organic, local, gluten-free, non-GMO, vegetarian, vegan, raw, dairy-free, fair-trade, low-sodium, sugar-free, imported, and heart-healthy options and a wide variety of fresh produce in the store and at the deli. Let Nugget do the cooking. At each of its 12 locations, a professional chef prepares an assortment of delicious foods, from sandwiches and soups to warm, ready-to-eat entrées and a wide array of side dishes. Open 6 a.m. – 11 p.m. daily. 2000 Town Center Plaza; 916-375-8700; Nuggetmarket.com; Find Nugget Markets on Facebook.

WOODLAND

Nugget Markets Family owned and operated since 1926, Nugget Markets is dedicated to providing guests with an extraordinary grocery experience, featuring organic, local, gluten-free, non-GMO, vegetarian, vegan, raw, dairy-free, fair-trade, low-sodium, sugar-free, imported, and heart-healthy options and a wide variety of fresh produce in the store and at the deli. Let Nugget do the cooking. At each of its 12 locations, a professional chef prepares an assortment of delicious foods, from sandwiches and soups to warm, ready-to-eat entrées and a wide array of side dishes. Open 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. daily. 157 Main St.; 530-662-5479; Nuggetmarket.com; Find Nugget Markets on Facebook.

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